Spinach Quinoa

Spinach Quinoa

This is a quick and flavourful side for those busy soccer/ game nights. Full of protein, complex carbs from the quinoa- so your blood sugar levels will not spike. The spinach adds fiber, Vitamin A and magnesium making this a power packed food for on-the-go nights!

Ingredients:

1 cup quinoa

1 small red onion finely chopped

2 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)

1 cup spinach (chopped)

2 cloves minced garlic

1/4 tsp. smoked paprika

1 tbsp. fresh cilantro

1 tbsp. grapeseed oil

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

In a pot, boil 1 cup quinoa in 2 cups broth of your choice.

Turn down the heat and simmer the mix, and cook until done.

Fluff with a fork.

You can use water instead of broth, too but I find the broth adds a nice flavour to the end product.

In a pan, sauté the onions till golden brown, add garlic and suate for a minute or so.

Make sure the garlic does not burn/ turn brown, as it will give a pungent taste.